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Monthly Archives: August 2013

I work extremely hard to keep my weight in the proper range for my height. To maintain or lose weight means constant vigilance. I cringe every time someone says, “Oh! I couldn’t do what you do!” or “That’s just excessive.” Whatever happened to complimenting someone for their hard work such as, “Wow, that’s awesome.” or […]

If you end up eating way too much at nighttime, help is here. Are you eating a small breakfast, a small lunch (or no lunch), end up pigging out at dinner, and keep snacking afterwards? A lot of people do just that, so you are not alone. You’re going to need to break this cycle. […]

Am I the only one that hates black nail polish? Every day is not Halloween. Black, blue and green nail polish looks good on no one! Black clothes are fashionable but black nail polish sends a different message. Is she mean? Does she wish she’s a vampire? Does she have a dark side? Did she […]

On a side-to-side comparison, quinoa is a superior grain to whole grain rice. Quinoa has more protein, more fiber and fewer carbohydrates than brown rice. It was recently revealed that all rice contains arsenic and everyone was advised to reduce rice consumption. I don’t want to eat poison! The first time I tried quinoa was […]

If you want beautiful, youthful skin, follow my 7 tips: Wash your face with cleanser in the morning and in the evening. Don’t forget to cleanse your face after you exercise to remove any sweat, salt, sunscreen and dirt. Even after you shower and wash your hair with soap, that alone won’t clean your face. Water […]

There are so many diets out there it’s no wonder everyone is confused. Carbohydrates from fruit, vegetables, whole grains, peas, nuts and beans are good for you. They have fiber, nutrients and fill you up. Carbohydrates give you energy. If you don’t eat carbs you will be lethargic and constipated. You’ll also be nutrient deficient. […]

On August 20th, I provided ideas to make drinking water taste better to encourage everyone to drink more fluids. If you don’t replenish lost fluids, you will end up retaining more water and have that not-so-pretty bloated look. Maybe it’s not fat that’s making you look heavy, maybe it’s water. Did you know that our […]

“When is the best time to exercise?” I was recently asked. It really depends on the individual, when they have the time, and the most amount of energy. I know that if I don’t exercise first thing in the morning, it will never get done. Some people are not morning people, or they don’t have […]

A client asked me how many times a week he should work with a trainer. It really depends on your goals and your budget. It would be ideal to work with a fitness trainer three times a week, but private trainers are expensive. Let your budget be your guide. Shop around because session fees can vary […]

Do you get upset easily? Do the terrible drivers on the road make you scream out the window and give them the middle finger? Do you really think that driver intentionally cut you off? Why would they do that on purpose if they don’t know you? Most likely that bad driver forgot to look over […]